Materials needed:

Cardboard

hole punch

scissors

yarn

Begin with a circle of cardboard, notched around the circumference. Punch a hole at the center of the circle.

Wind string around the cardboard, beginning at any point on the circumference, through the center, moving forward one notch each time, until the string is wound around the circle. Tie loose ends.

Beginning at the center, weave yarn over and under, using any pattern the child wishes. This can be completed in one color, or the child may choose to make contrasting stripes.

Oatmeal or Salt Box Loom

Materials needed:

Oatmeal or salt box

yarn

popsicle stick

hole punch

Mark off notches at the top and bottom of the box 1/2' apart. String the vertical warp up and down, winding around the notches. Attach yarn to the end of a popsicle stick needle, and weave in and out of the warp.

When the weaving is finished, remove it from the loom. If desired, the bottom can be closed, using a slip stitch, and a handle attached to make a shoulder bag.